Embrace the Hope. How the Leafs Ended up 2-0 and the Near Future in Net w/ James Mirtle and Carter Hutton
JD feels the "force" shift in the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup Playoff run (00:00). James Mirtle (7:00), senior NHL writer at The Athletic, joins JD to delve into the Leafs commanding 2-0 series lead against the Florida Panthers. JD and James get into the series' biggest surprise, Auston Matthews' lack of goal scoring, how Craig Berube has excelled in Toronto and earned his players' trust, the post-whistle battle and the latest on Anthony Stolarz' health. JD then expresses his sorrow for another heartbreaking Blue Jays loss (45:00). Former NHL goaltender, Carter Hutton, joins JD to evaluate Joseph Woll's performance thus far, how goaltending permeates through the team, what can factor in a goaltenders focus, the concern level for Sergei Bobrovsky, and Stolarz' not travelling to Florida (52:30). JD ends the show with a Mikko Rantanen discussion. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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1:36:42
Leafs-Panthers Success Factors, P.A. Parenteau on What Toronto Can Roll Over From Game 1 + Ben Ennis on What’s Actually Good for the Jays
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, break down the Blue Jays' loss to the Angels in Anaheim. They discuss the underperforming offence, where the Jays' fit within the AL East, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact following his mega-contract signing, pressure on the back of the bullpen, and what can be done to turn it all around. (00:00) After the break, JD and Ben look ahead to Leafs-Panthers Game 2 at Scotiabank Arena and the pulse of the city compared to other Canadian markets (40:04). Later, former Maple Leafs forward, P.A. Parenteau, joins the show to chat about his time with the Leafs, the energy in the building for playoff games in Toronto and Montreal, the response to Sam Bennett taking out Anthony Stolarz, and playing with John Tavares (49:09). Finally, JD takes a look at his keys for the Leafs in Game 2 against Florida (01:18:57). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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1:36:04
The Leafs Impress, But Sam Bennett Goes Unpunished For His Crimes...Again w/ Kris Versteeg & Derek Lalonde
JD touches on an eventful Game 1 between the Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, before bringing on two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg (8:00), to dive into Sam Bennett's elbow on Anthony Stolarz, the Leafs' hot start, Auston Matthews' game, the Leafs stumbling powerplay, and Matthew Knies' importance. Former NHL head coach, Derek Lalonde, gives his thoughts on Bennett receiving no supplemental discipline, Craig Berube trusting his depth, and how Knies' has showcased growth (54:00). JD ends the show discussing the NHL Draft Lottery and national team commitments (1:30:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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1:37:05
Leafs-Panthers Preview w/ Ed Jovanovski & Nick Kypreos + Is Hope on the Horizon for the Jays w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD starts the show with his recap of the wild weekend in the NHL, including the Winnipeg Jets' Game 7 comeback win over the Blues (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' issues through the first month of the season, their place within the AL East, where the team still needs to improve, and the most recent additions to their pitching depth (15:00). Then, JD details the dual Game 7s for Denver area teams on Saturday night (47:44). Panthers TV analyst and former Panthers defenceman, Ed Jovanovski, comes on to help preview the Leafs' second round series against Florida, including the addition of Brad Marchand to the Panthers, the lack of weaknesses amongst the Cup champs, and the recent history between the two teams (53:03). Later, Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD to continue the conversation around the Leafs, the differences from their last playoff matchup, and the keys for the Leafs to move on (01:19:48). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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1:37:03
Sweet Relief. The Leafs Are on to the Next One w/ Brian Boyle, Jackie Redmond & Hockey Illuminati
JD is joined off the top by Frank Crupi, a.k.a. Hockey Illuminati, to react to the Toronto Maple Leafs advancing past the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (00:00). They discuss the relief of moving on, Max Pacioretty's game-winning goal, contributions from up and down the lineup, the effect of Craig Berube on this team, and Anthony Stolarz' play to secure the win, before looking ahead to the second round matchup against the Panthers. Jackie Redmond from NHL on TNT and the NHL Network jumps on with the guys to recap her experience covering Game 6 in Ottawa including the impressive response by Toronto after giving up a two-goal lead (31:37). Later, former NHL forward and NHL Network analyst, Brian Boyle, joins JD to continue the conversation around the Leafs, the difference between this year and previous seasons, and how Toronto can beat Florida this time around (52:55). Finally, JD previews the Leafs-Panthers series before taking a look at “What We Missed” (01:22:11).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9am-11am ET.
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